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Book Review: Snake Island by Ben Hobson
Hobson’s dense and entertaining literary thriller wrestles with what it means to be good.

Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
Blak Douglas wins the Kilgour Portrait Prize, Liminal Fiction Prize announces its longlist, finalists announced for Arthur Guy Memorial Painting…

National Ausdance to close after defunding
After 42 years advocating for the dance sector, National Ausdance has announced its closure. While state organisations will remain, there…

Book review: Growing Up Queer in Australia
Edited by Benjamin Law, this collection of over 50 voices offers solace for all those who knew the graze of…

Bringing the world home
Hyperlocal, decolonial, diasporic, idiosyncratic – how Australia’s international arts programming is changing.

11 ways to support gender diversity in the workplace
Gender diverse and non-binary creatives share tips on ways to make a workspace safe, inclusive and respectful.

On the move: the latest appointments and resignations
NAISDA announces new Head of Dance, new Executive Director for Circus Oz and Royal Academy of Dance, and other appointments.

Is it finally curtains for Playwriting Australia?
The artistic directors of 22 Australian companies have expressed grave fears for the future of Playwriting Australia.

Best ways to promote yourself
Getting your work out into the world is always challenging so Sam Grover asked how can we promote ourselves better…

Activists, entrepreneurs & influencers: the future of cultural leadership
From activism to entrepreneurship - become an influencer in the arts with NIDA’s MFA in Cultural Leadership.